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Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.

Why we need a mental health moonshot

May is Mental Health Awareness month; there's a pressing need for a Mental Health Moonshot to address rising mental health issues and suicide rates in children.

Column | New drug overdose data provides hope while deaths remain too high

Despite alarming statistics on drug misuse, recent data shows a notable 12% decline in overdose deaths, indicating progress in combating the crisis.

Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years

Overdose deaths in the US slightly decreased in 2023 due to fewer synthetic opioid deaths, but stimulant-related fatalities rose, posing ongoing challenges in the addiction crisis.

How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths skyrocketed

Portugal's approach to addiction focuses on healthcare and treatment, leading to a drastic decrease in fatal overdoses.
In Portugal, drug deaths are rare compared to the U.S., with a significant contrast in overdose rates between the two countries.

Can Strategies that Cut Smoking Reduce Opioid Addiction?

Lessons learned from successful anti-tobacco efforts could be beneficial in combating the opioid crisis and its associated death toll.

Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared.

Overdose deaths decreased nationally, but disparities based on race reveal a complex health crisis.
Black Americans continue to face rising overdose death rates amid overall national declines.

Why we need a mental health moonshot

May is Mental Health Awareness month; there's a pressing need for a Mental Health Moonshot to address rising mental health issues and suicide rates in children.

Column | New drug overdose data provides hope while deaths remain too high

Despite alarming statistics on drug misuse, recent data shows a notable 12% decline in overdose deaths, indicating progress in combating the crisis.

Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years

Overdose deaths in the US slightly decreased in 2023 due to fewer synthetic opioid deaths, but stimulant-related fatalities rose, posing ongoing challenges in the addiction crisis.

How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths skyrocketed

Portugal's approach to addiction focuses on healthcare and treatment, leading to a drastic decrease in fatal overdoses.
In Portugal, drug deaths are rare compared to the U.S., with a significant contrast in overdose rates between the two countries.

Can Strategies that Cut Smoking Reduce Opioid Addiction?

Lessons learned from successful anti-tobacco efforts could be beneficial in combating the opioid crisis and its associated death toll.
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SF Wants to Charge Drug Dealers With Homicide - But Could It Lead to More Overdose Deaths? | KQED

Efforts to increase punishments for drug dealers are increasing both locally and nationally.
San Francisco is following the lead of other counties in charging some drug dealers with homicide.

US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level

U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year in 2022, but is still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
COVID-19 was the driving factor in the decline of life expectancy in previous years.
The U.S. is also facing challenges with drug overdose deaths and suicides.
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